1. past tense of urge; to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something
2. past tense of urge; to move or drive forward with force

Examples

• She urged him to apply for the scholarship.
• The coach urged the team to practice harder.
• His parents urged caution when driving in the snow.
• The crowd urged the runner toward the finish line.
• The doctor urged her to quit smoking immediately.
• He urged his horse forward through the muddy field.
• The teacher urged students to ask questions during class.